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Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops
The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
A Trump administration would ‘remain in NATO,’ JD Vance says
Republican VP nominee JD Vance tells Kristen Welker that a Trump-Vance administration would remain in NATO amid concerns that Vladimir Putin could invade NATO allies.Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Vance, Tapper spar over ex-Trump administration officials, military comments
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, joined CNN’s “State of the Union” and spent nearly the entire interview in disagreement with host Jake Tapper. Tapper asked Vance ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Biden administration awards $3bn to US ports for climate-friendly upgrades
Grants to be used to improve port infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 55 sites across the country. Joe Biden’s administration is awarding nearly $3bn to boost climate-friendly ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects
The Biden administration announced $2.4 billion in funding for new rail projects Tuesday. Officials are hoping the investment will spur new job opportunities for Americans as they undertake 122 ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
What a potential Harris administration could actually do to protect abortion access
A Harris administration would likely find it difficult to restore a national right to abortion. But it could take several other steps to protect access.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Watch live: Biden touts administration's support for unions in Philadelphia
President Biden is in Philadelphia Friday afternoon to tout the administration's support for unions across the U.S. He is expected to announce actions his administration has taken that would ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump on RFK's role in banning vaccines in his administration: 'I'll make a decision'
Former President Trump said he would “make a decision” regarding banning certain vaccines if he wins the White House on Tuesday and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy is a ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
How congressional races could shape next administration's agenda
With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon won't join Trump administration
Jamie Dimon will continue to lead JPMorgan Chase despite speculation he could be in the running for Treasury secretary.Top stories - CBS News - 11 hours ago -
Coons: Voters 'didn't give us credit' for Biden administration's work
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said on Wednesday he did not think voters gave his party enough credit for the bipartisan legislation that was signed into law during the Biden administration. In an ...Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago -
Pompeo, Kennedy … and Musk? Who could be in Trump’s new administration
We take a look at those who may find roles in the cabinet and wider administration when Trump takes office. The former US president Donald Trump, due to return to the White House in January, has ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Biden administration seeks to minimize drilling in Arctic wildlife refuge
The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step to advance legally mandated drilling in an Alaska wildlife refuge — but plans to do so on the least amount of land possible. The administration ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Massie signals he is open to agriculture role in Trump administration
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) signaled Wednesday that he is “ready and willing” to accept a role concerning agriculture in President-elect Trump’s administration, but he shot down a rumor that he has ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon
The three worked for Lebanese news organizations, their employers said. Lebanon’s health ministry said they had been staying in a residence housing journalists.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Republic of Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Election Victory
The Georgian Dream party won 54 percent of the vote, the electoral commission said Sunday, a result that critics of the government fear could derail the country’s pro-Western course.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group
A meeting four years in the making said the ordination of women required further study, but it called for women to have more leadership roles, even in seminaries.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species
With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War
Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes
Iran’s supreme leader said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. U.S. and Israeli officials were expected to meet in Qatar for talks aimed at reviving ...World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry
Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Election Violence Is Already Here
With bombs, brawls, and stolen mail-in ballots already in play, the 2024 election is shaping up to be exceptionally chaotic. WIRED is tracking these incidents as they unfold.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Small Business Administration disaster loan program exhausts funds after Hurricane Helene
The Small Business Administration said it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program following increased demand from Hurricane Helene, with Congress being in recess.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Small Business Administration pausing disaster loans, program out of money until Congress returns
The Small Business Administration has run out of the money it was using for loans to help business owners recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Supreme Court appears split in San Francisco water lawsuit against Biden administration
The Supreme Court appeared split Wednesday on a challenge from the city of San Francisco to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over federal wastewater rules. In its lawsuit against the ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers
A student loan cancellation program for public service workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden ...Top stories - ABC News - October 17 -
How This Founder Helps College Sports Administrators Save Time and Money in the NIL Era
Lyle Adams, the founder and CEO of Spry, is on a mission to help college athletic departments manage the business of running their programs.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Biden administration proposes to boost geothermal energy projects by cutting early-stage environmental reviews
The Biden administration proposed this week to speed up the process of approving geothermal energy projects by exempting them from early-stage environmental reviews. If the Bureau of Land ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Akron school resource officer put on administrative duty after punching student in the head
An Akron, Ohio, school resource officer has been assigned to administrative duty after he was recorded on video punching a high school student in the head, the mayor said.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Biden administration to award nearly $250 million to develop 30,000 affordable housing units
The effort comes as the federal government seeks to rein in high housing prices ahead of the presidential election in November.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Chevron CEO says 'consistent and coherent energy policy' is what matters for the next administration
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth told CNBC's Jim Cramer what kind of government action is important for his company.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
13 former Trump officials sign open letter backing John Kelly's criticism of the former president
Thirteen former Trump White House officials signed an open letter backing up former Trump chief of staff John Kelly, who told the New York Times that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Biden administration announces $3 billion to reduce air pollution from US ports
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced $3 billion in funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with U.S. ports. ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Elon Musk’s Criticism of ‘Woke AI’ Suggests ChatGPT Could Be a Trump Administration Target
If you think the United States is politically divided now, just wait for the AI culture wars.Tech - Wired - October 30